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South Sea Hotel

2.5 star property
Waterfront inn in Halfmoon Bay with a bar

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Beach nearby
Bar (on property)
Outdoor dining
Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
The South Sea Hotel offers oceanside relaxation with its welcoming garden and sociable bar. Guests appreciate practical touches like laundry facilities and luggage storage that make their stay both convenient and connected to the coastal surroundings.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Hotel Seaview Double plus Single

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Twin Room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Hotel Double plus Single

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Double Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Single room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Halfmoon Bay, South Sea Hotel is in a national park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rakiura National Park and Observation Rock, while Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are cultural highlights.
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26 Elgin Terrace, Halfmoon Bay, 9846

What's nearby

  • Bunkhouse Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Presbyterian Church Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rakiura Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Observation Rock - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rakiura National Park - 33 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fin & Feather - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪bird on a pear - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kai Kart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Just Café (Kiwi-French Crêpery) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Butcher Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

South Sea Hotel

Inn by the ocean
At South Sea Hotel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at South Sea Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [At the bar.]

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 30 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

South Sea Hotel Oban
South Sea Oban
South Sea Hotel Inn
South Sea Hotel Halfmoon Bay
South Sea Hotel Inn Halfmoon Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is South Sea Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at South Sea Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at South Sea Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is South Sea Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this inn is steps from Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum. Presbyterian Church Hall and Observation Rock are also within 10 minutes.

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